DIY Roundup

I know I've been lacking in the DIY posts, I can only blame pure laziness. That and the fact that finding good tutorials has been hard lately! Nobody seems to be doing many unique things. Anyways, these are what I have come up with ! I LOVE the marbles mug and amethyst mirror. I think I need both of them in my life ASAP.



Make this beautiful amethyst mirror!




Want to sprucen up you're kitche? Try these etched wooden spoons! So lovely.



this marbled mug diy is so good! The mugs look fancy, beautiful and are easy to make!



I was to make this garland for my house! I'm pretty bad for not decorating for any holiday.


What DIY's have you been doing?


Cheers!

Rowan

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DIY Coffee Blend

I love coffee as much as the next 'gal, but you know what I love even more? Fancy coffee; French vanilla, hazelnut topped with whipped cream...the works. So after buying pre-made coffee blends (and by that I mean instant mix because I'm a lazy lady), I decided to make my own. You can even wrap it up nicely as a gift! 

You will need:
Four vanilla beans
Cinnamon and/or nutmeg 2 tsp
1 lb freshly ground coffee beans

Deciding whether to use cinnamon or nutmeg in your blend is a personal choice, I like nutmeg but others don't. Or make one of each!  

Another choice is what type of coffee beans! I like medium fair trade coffee from Kenya, 

1. Mix two teaspoons of your choice 

Into a pound of freshly ground coffee beans, 

2. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla beans and mix them into the blend as we (just slice it up the side and open it, then scrape away!).

What do you think?

Cheers!

Rowan

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DIY Roundup

These DIY's aren't fabulous or life changing, but they are simple, cheap and easy! Three of my favourite things. I'm actually really liking the penny vase! I'm thinking in a nice teal though.


DIY pennie vase


make your own decorative notebook



handmade clay rings




make your own wrapping paper


Which ones do you like?


Cheers!
Rowan

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DIY Round up: Kits

Kits are fun DIYs where you just have to buy one thing - the kit! I love searching Etsy for all kinds of kits. They make great christmas gifts as well!


message in a bottle kit


glow in the dark mushrooms


chai tea kit


make your own farmers cheese




Cheers!

Rowan

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DIY round up!

I'm loving this weeks DIY round up, I'm definatly making myself some rings and liquid foundation.


how to make your own geode ring


how to create double exposure in your photographs



make your own liquid foundation, this one I'm definitely trying out


make your own wrapping paper

Which on is your favourite?

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Rowan

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DIY Roundup

This week I decided to round up some fun tutorials, all of which I want to do! I'm definatly making myself some purple dip dyed sneakers.


Adding flowers to your bike basket


dip dyed shoes



Macrame Jars!



shell candles


Planetary necklace

Which one is your favourite?

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Rowan

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DIY Roundup: Pretty things

Another week, another DIY round up. I'm really loving this weeks stuff! I know I'm definitely making myself some new pretty rings!

make beautiful wire wrapped rings

Even your own braided rug

make modern candle votives  on a budget

this geometric party installation

Which one is your favourite?

Rowan

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DIY: Liquid Handsoap

I've been trying to make our apartment more environmentally friendly. First stop: homemade liquid hand soap!


I know what your probably thinking. "But Rowan, if we're making liquid hand soap, why are you showing us a picture of a bunch of soap bars?" Well, liquid hand soap can be made from soap bars - mine sure are!

What you will need:
- a 4 ounce bar of soap
-2 quarts of water
-a metal grater
-a large pot
-hand mixer or wisk
-1 container for dispensing
-1 container for storage of extra



1. Grate the soap into a fine pile.
2. Then heat the water and as the water begins to simmer, mix in the grated soap and mix well.
3. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Mix it well again!
4. Let the mixture sit over night. Then stir it to test consistency, if it's too thick you can reheat and add more water, and if it's too think you can reheat and add more soap. Don't forget to keep mixing it well.
5. Pour it into you're lovely soap dispenser, and store the rest in an the container

It's cheap, easy, fun and eco friendly - I don't think you could beat that unless you robbed a Walmart.
Don't forget, you can get all kinds of colours and smells by buying the different types of soaps. Etsy has tons of handmade soaps that have all sorts of soaps. Turkish coffee soap is one that stands out to me.

Hint: Within the next few weeks i'll be posting a how to on making mason jar dispensers.

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Peace,
Rowan

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Weekly Roundup: Favourite DIY Tutorials

I absolutely love DIY's, I think handmade and recycled is wonderful! Making thing's by hand is good for the soul.
Here are this weeks favourite DIY's:

Letter Gardens

Colour Block Shelves

Braided Rope Necklace

Simple Pouch thats Lined

Peace.
Rowan.

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DIY Round up: This weeks favourite tutorials

I just love DIYs, I have folders full of hundreds and hundreds of tutorials that I've collected over the years that I want to try, but lets face it, we did all the crafts we lust over we'd be jobless and homeless. However, we'd probably have a wonderful collection of accessories and handmade goodness.
Here are a few of my favourite DIY's !

A polka dot umbrella! I wish I actually used my umbrella so I could do this.

A vertical succulent garden. They moment I move out of my closet sized apartment I'm doing this.


I'm not a fan of orange at all, but I love the design! Make your own geometric tote bag.

I love this braided beaded necklace. It's easy and super cheap to make.

This fabric rug tutorial is genius! You can create perfect rugs just for you.


I love finding tutorials on making house stuff, jewelry and fashion because A) it's fun B) it's much cheaper then buying the item and C) You can create perfect and unique pieces that you wouldn't be able to find in stores.

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Love and flowers;
Rowan

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